Ruled out pregnancy, now what? Possible side effect of bulimia?

Question

I have been nauseous for about 10 days now. With tightness in my stomach and lower abdomen. I thought I may be pregnant, so I took a test. It came out negative. Now the mystery remains about my stomach pain. I do not throw up all of my food. Since about a year & a half ago I've had panic attacks sometimes after I eat to much. I try to keep it in, I want to keep it in, but I can't. I've tried to call my friend when I feel like I'm going to purge. He tries to help and keep my mind off of it, but it doesnt work either. I throw up as soon as I get of the phone. I do want t stop, and I thought it would help if I told someone. I do keep most of what I eat down. I usually only get sick once a day. I feel like if I went to find prof. help they would laugh and tell me about people with real problems. Anyway, can the problems I am having be caused from this. I know throwing up can cause esophageal problems, could I have damaged my stomach and intestines, or is it phsyco symatic?

Answer 1

ok first thing, u admited that u have a problem! no one will laugh at u if you go for help!
throwing up, even not all of your food, once a day will cause damage to ur stomach and esophagus. please see a doctor.
there is help for you and no one will laugh! the doctor can help with the physical pain and maybe he can refer you to someone who can help with the purging.
please take care of yourself :) *hugs*

Answer 2

It may be hormonal, and the hormone involved may be insulin. If you have too much insulin being produced, then it may take too much "fuel" out of your bloodsystem, which can result in nausea, panic attacks and possibly bulemia.

Suggestions: Ask your doctor for a fasting blood insulin test to rule this out as a cause of your symptoms. In the meantime, make low calorie protein based smoothies and take them in small portions like 1/2 cup until you have had about 12-15 ounces of protein a day. These small portions may trick your stomach into accepting food without triggering nausea or vomiting.

Check out www.hufa.org for more info on low blood sugar.